Organization Description: The Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey (EEA-NJ) and the Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance are non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(6) corporations dedicated to promoting the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. By representing the interests of the energy efficiency industry, EEA-NJ and KEEA are expanding the market for energy efficiency and helping the Mid-Atlantic region secure a prosperous, sustainable tomorrow.

EEA-NJ and KEEA are sister organizations organized under the umbrella organization known as the Energy Efficiency Alliance. The Energy Efficiency Alliance is a growing network of state-based energy efficiency organizations in the Mid-Atlantic that share membership, staff, resources, programming, and strategy.

The Energy Efficiency Alliance has an ambitious energy policy agenda to modernize utilities and energy markets in the Mid-Atlantic. We have shown tremendous entrepreneurial growth over the last several years and now seek additional team members to help us take the next steps.

Position Summary: The Energy Efficiency Alliance is soliciting applications for a full-time Senior Policy Associate to represent both the NJ and PA organizations.

The Senior Policy Associate is responsible for managing and executing a strategy to promote smart energy efficiency policy across both states. The role will require working on-the-ground with business and NGO partners, as well as cultivating relationships with key state decisionmakers and elected officials. Additionally, the Senior Policy Associate will be the primary author of EEA-NJ and KEEA’s comments and testimony on regulatory proceedings before the Board of Public Utilities (NJ) and Public Utility Commission (PA).

Responsibilities:

With the Executive Director, develop an ambitious regulatory policy agenda and strategy

Represent EEA-NJ and KEEA in the media and other public speaking opportunities

Work with entire team on fundraising priorities, administrative responsibilities, membership growth and development, and annual conference planning

Frequent travel to Trenton, Harrisburg, and other cities is required

Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills

Proven ability to develop and execute a smart, strategic work plan

Strong ability to communicate complex policy issues to a range of audiences

Experience working in coalition with diverse stakeholders

Experience in and knowledge of energy issues

Ability to work closely with a small, dynamic team

Ability to juggle multiple projects at one time and execute each successfully

Additional Preferred Skills/Experience:

Experience in energy policy work and/or advocacy

Experience lobbying elected officials

Proven track record in policy advancement

Experience in and knowledge of the energy efficiency industry in particular

Workplace Policy: EEA is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion and hires on merit.

Compensation: Salary in the first year will range from $50-$65,000, depending heavily on experience, and with opportunities for year-end performance incentives. Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement, and vacation.

To Apply: Candidates should send a resume and cover letter to jobs@keealliance.org with Policy Associate in the subject line. Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP; deadline for applications is Tuesday, June 18th, 2019.

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Overview / Mission

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, acts as a catalyst to advance energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments, and behaviors. We believe that the United States can harness the full potential of energy efficiency to achieve greater economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental protection for all its people.